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Re: My ds 5080 camera has PROTECTED CARD on the screen...

SD and SDHC cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card. If the switch is already in the proper position, slide it fully the other way and then back again.

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The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo management program such as Picasa ( http://picasa.google.com ).

Hi. I found a driver for you. Rapidshare has it. It is a pretty small file, so when you are offered fast or slow download, just wait for the slower download (took 2 seconds on my cable connection). I did not run the software, but did run a virus scan and it seems clean.
http://rapidshare.com/files/120578802/ds-5080_usb_camera_driver.exe.htmlHope that helps!- - - John

I think there is a problem with your memory card. Remove the card and then check weather the camera is working fine or not. If it works, then format the memory card in a computer or laptop(not in your camera). The problem should be solved.

Try formating card on your computer using An adapter. by then it should reformat card, if error still shows on computer chances are card maybe defective. check card as well if its lock or write protected there is a white switch on the side of the memory card itself.